Why is it bad to say "Merry Christmas"?

[UncleKyle]

I say Merry Christmas and if someone gets offended then that is just sad and they can take there negative and ungrateful attitude somewhere else because they're not gonna dampen my Christmas spirit.

And if someone says to me Happy Hanukah or Happy Kwanzaa then I'll say it back just as cheerful with a big smile on my face. I'm tollerant of others but not their easily offended feelings. This PC stuff is getting way out of hand

 

[Lanshark]

I hate PC.

Have a very Blessed Thanksgiving this week and a very Merry Christmas!!

 

[Bichon Barb]

If I don't know the person's religion, then I say Happy Holidays. That way, I'm not arrogant in assuming that everyone is a Christian and celebrating the birth of Christ.

IMHO, religion is a personal issue.

 

[snoopy]

I live in in a culturally diverse area, so I always say Happy Holidays. I figure that covers just about everyone.

 

[aprincessmom]

I say Happy Holidays. I work with people of all cultures and ethnicities. Some celebrate Christmas, some celebrate Hannukah, some celebrate Bohdi Day...toss in Kwaanza, New Year's and Chinese New Years and you have many, many holidays for which to wish glad tidings.

Happy Holidays seems to say it best for me!

 

[Pooh67_68]

MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS

When I say it, if you don't like it, just ingore me. No skin off my nose.

MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[Kim&Chris]

I try to say "Merry Christmas" as often as possible to all my friends and family that celebrate Christmas.

I don't know all the exact details, but I've been hearing about a town in NJ that is banning any and all references to Christmas in their "Holiday Festival", because it may be offensive to some.

Isn't that rediculous??

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

 

[Lewski709]

There is ENTIRELY too much being banned today! When are they going to ban the KKK?????????????

 

[believe]

I always say Merry Christmas. I work for a company that has many different faithes and I still tell everyone Merry Christmas. It doesn't mean they have to celebrate it.....

 

[Carl]

Originally posted by UncleKyle
I say Merry Christmas and if someone gets offended then that is just sad and they can take there negative and ungrateful attitude somewhere else because they're not gonna dampen my Christmas spirit.

And if someone says to me Happy Hanukah or Happy Kwanzaa then I'll say it back just as cheerful with a big smile on my face. I'm tollerant of others but not their easily offended feelings. This PC stuff is getting way out of hand

My thoughts, exactly.

 

[Mickey76]

I usually say to people I don't know, "Have a nice holiday." or, "Enjoy your holiday." If someone I don't know says to me, "Merry Christmas" then I will say the same thing back to them. Deep down I just want to say Merry Christmas to everyone, but in this era that we live in, people take offense to the slightest thing. I'm not a big fan of PC and I feel that...you know what? I'm going to stop right there. I don't want to start a fight with anyone. So, to everyone, enjoy this holiday season. Be safe and responsible. Much love to all of you.


Mickey76

 

[ChibiJones]

If I don't know the person's religion, then I say Happy Holidays. That way, I'm not arrogant in assuming that everyone is a Christian and celebrating the birth of Christ.

Same here. Happy Holidays covers all holidays. Not everyone is Christian and it's presumptuous to assume that everyone is celebrating Christmas. For me, it's more respectful of the spirit of the season to be respectful of others, especially in regards to something so personal as one's faith.

 

[Arabella Figg 2003]

I'm not Christian. If someone I don't know wishes me a Merry Christmas, I take it as a heartfelt sentiment that I should be happy, the same way I hear "Good morning" or "Have a nice day".

In my opinion, cultural diversity means celebrating all holidays. So bring on the party -- let's see Santa, a dreidel, candles for Kwaanza, a dragon or two for the Chinese New Year...the more we celebrate together, the more we understand each other.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Christmas is my holiday. I am a christian. It would be hypocritical of me to deny it. Will someone get upset if I say "Merry Christmas" because I don't know that they are non-Christian? I would hope not. I am just witnessing my faith. I am celebrating my holiday.
I am sick, though, of stories like the previous poster--where children can learn about the celebrations in other faiths but not Jesus' birth. Why not? If we have to be PC and fair, that includes being fair to Christians. There is such a backlash against Christianity that I almost feel defensive about it--another reason I proudly say "Merry Christmas' when someone wishes me "happy holidays".
Robin M.

 

[Kitty 34]

Last year I was the long term music teacher at our Middle school during the holidays and it was made VERY clear to me to make sure I had the children sing NO songs with the word Christmas in it. Ironically, the teachers, students and principal constantly talked about how nice it would be to be on Christmas vacation!!!

 

[Princess_Aurora]

Well, I'm in a pretty small minority. I practice a Pagan-based religion. But still, on Christmas day, I say Merry Christmas...after all, no matter what your religion it doesn't change the fact that on the calender December 25 is marked as Christmas Day. Other than that, Yule is my big day. We exchange gifts and celebrate the winter season. Then on Christmas day we eat with the rest of the family and exchange more gifts. It doesn't bother me to celebrate Christmas. It's the holiday season and no matter what your religion it's a time to be with the ones you love. So it wouldn't offend me one bit for someone to tell me Merry Christmas or anything else.

 

[jmarie]

But in original post, I asked why would a school be able to have a Hanukkah party, a Kwanzaa party, and a "holiday" party??

Is having a "Christmas" party so offensive?

This really happened last year at my sis-in-law's school; I'm not making this up.

Seriously, if there are any educators out there, I would like to hear the other side of this so I can understand.

 

[Princess_Aurora]

Technically they shouldn't be allowed to have any of those parties. I mean, if they're specifically going to avoid one religious holiday they should avoid all of them. They should just have one "holiday" party in general to cover all of them, but if they aren't going to mention Christmas they shouldn't mention anything. I would give the school in question a call and let them know about it. When they seperated religion from the schools it wasn't meant to apply just to Christianity...it should apply to ALL relegions and if you can't enforce that, then why bother having the law to begin with?

 

[stitch'sohana]

I completely agree with the person that said its just nice to have someone say something nice. People shouldnt take things with such offense. Its a friendly greeting. I do not claim a specific religion and do not mind if someone tells me merry christmas. I wouldnt care if the said happy hanukkah even tho im not jewish. I really believe its just PC run amok. If I was a teacher I would have a lesson/party encompassing every different type of celebration and teach the kids its important to be tolerant of other peoples beliefs. PC has really gotten out of hand. Where I live schools cant have halloween parties and I think its sad, before PC kids were celebrating long before and I dont see any repercussions.

 

[firstmickey]

This really is a pet peeve of mine.

At my kids school, they learn about Kwanza, Hannukah, and how the holidays are celebrated in other countries. And I am all for learning about other traditions.

But no mention is allowed to be made of Christmas. The school party is a "winter" party. We are only allowed to do snowmen, reindeer type crafts and games. No Christmas.

The kindergarten show is an elf show this year but they are not allowed to sing "christmas songs".

It seems the only place Christmas is allowed to be celebrated is the stores: starting in August!

When I wrote my letter to the school explaining my trips educational value, I put that my daughter is going to learn about how Christmas is celebrated in other countries including CP which is celebrated in the American Adventure! After all, she certainly can't learn the story of Christmas in school.

I just don't understand why there is such a double standard about being PC. If you are going to learn about one holiday: lets learn about them all and not go out of our way NOT to mention the one that most people in America celebrate. (and before I get flamed I also understand that I have the responsiblity of teaching my children the true meaning of Christmas; and I also get the whole separation of church and state thing - I just think Christmas could be a learning experience of holiday celebrations)

OK, that's off my chest! Thanks!

PS I also agree that if I was wished Happy Hannukah, Happy Ramadan, etc. that I would smile and take it in the spirit with which it was intended.